A four-diode full-wave ionic current rectifier based on bipolar membranes: overcoming the limit of electrode capacity

Adv Mater. 2014 Aug 13;26(30):5143-7. doi: 10.1002/adma.201401258. Epub 2014 May 26.

Abstract

Full-wave rectification of ionic currents is obtained by constructing the typical four-diode bridge out of ion conducting bipolar membranes. Together with conjugated polymer electrodes addressed with alternating current, the bridge allows for generation of a controlled ionic direct current for extended periods of time without the production of toxic species or gas typically arising from electrode side-reactions.

Keywords: bioelectronics; bipolar membranes; conjugated polymer electrodes; ion transport; ionics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Electrodes*
  • Electrophoresis / instrumentation*
  • Energy Transfer
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Semiconductors*

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Polymers